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Re: iPad

I just don't see how something like that will catch on.

Historically, Tablet PC's have had more than enough time to find a niche in the market, and have always failed. they are awkward to handle. They are underpowered. They don't do any task better than conventional machines.

Maybe a writer would like it? No, writers depend on keyboards.

Kids? they like more portability and it's way off the charts when it comes to expense.

I can't use it, it's not powerful enough for work.

And the price is at a very odd position. $500-700 seems like a lot for something that's supposed to hook up to the web and play movies and games.

This is a case of Apple asking itself if it could, and not asking if it should.

Last edited by Los Angeles; 01-27-2010 at 03:55 PM.

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Re: iPad

I'm with Anthem in that I browse the web a lot on my iPhone and I do often wish the screen were bigger.

In my case, I never did end up getting a new laptop like I thought I was, and for what I'm using it for now, I could do on the iPad what I'm currently doing on it, and this would be lighter/smaller to carry in my briefcase.

Also in my case, I've flirted with getting a Kindle multiple times, and this could serve a similar role. The kindle is most likely easier on the eyes, and definitely easier to read in various lighting conditions, but at the same time I can read my iPhone easily 99% of the time regardless of where I go. I also often read in short bursts, so I'm not worried about eye strain. Hell, if I wanted to worry about that, the elephant in the room is how long I'm often at my desktop each day/night.

My big gripe? AT&T. This would have been a beautiful time to get in on Verizon's 3G coverage, and they blew it big time. I live in New Castle; AT&T sure as hell doesn't provide 3G here (though oddly Muncie now has it), but I'm pretty sure Verizon's 3G does make it in here. I would be far more energized to go after this "iPad" (yeah, they could have done better there) if Verizon was coming with it.

Do we know if you can at least get the slower cellular connection (Edge) with it if you go ahead and pay for 3G?

Re: iPad

And speaking of the Kindle, Amazon released an app for the iPhone which allowed you to read books you bought off of their kindle store.

On apple.com, a video about the iPad said that, I believe they said, "most" apps for the iTouch or iPhone would work on the iPad. If that includes their Kindle app, people would have access to Amazon's kindle book store instead of relying on a new Apple bookstore.

Probably means Apple won't allow it. Still, if the prices are the same, I guess I don't care.

Re: iPad

It seems to me that they barely missed in making a winner.

If the thing could fold in half, THEN we're talking.

I think the issue is all about portability. If I have to use a briefcase or some other case to lug it around, a might as well use my laptop. Plus, the laptop sits up on its own and has a ready made keyboard available.

If the tablet could fold in half, then you could put it in your pocket (like an oversized wallet or daytimer). Not as easily as an iPhone, but still fairly handy.

Everything will really change when they make that tablet that is not only foldable, but also flexible and bendable, so you can put it in your back pocket and even sit down and it not bother you.

To me, the tablet looks like more trouble than help. I can't even sit it on my lap.

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Re: iPad

It looks pretty sweet to me, but a lot of good points have been brought up. it would be awkward to use for computer purposes. But I like the fact that it is basically a large ipod touch, I would get it just for that reason alone. A good way to show off pics to people is the way I see it. But I have a MacBook Pro so I could just use what I already have.

Re: iPad

its pretty big....i currently want an iphone....so i might consider the iPad....but im with hicks on this one....ATT 3g sucks....hell i have an att phone now and i constently get dropped calls.....i would say at least 1 a day.....and in big areas like indy......so yes epic fail apple on not getting the iphone and ipad on verizion!!!!!